Tenancy Management Policy

5.1 Properties in management

As of 31 March 2026, the council is responsible for the management of 17,721 properties, 1,407 of which are housing for older people. There are also 1,080 leasehold properties which are managed under the Leasehold Management Policy.

5.2 Garages

The council has a number of rented garages which can be available to people who make an application to join our garage waiting list. There is a weekly charge which is slightly higher for non-tenants. Garages should be used for the storage of vehicles only. Storage of flammable materials, gas cylinders, chemicals or perishable items is not permitted, and neither is a source of ignition or a gas or electricity supply.

We let garages to applicants from two categories on the waiting list.

Priority is given to categories in the following order:

1. Tenants with a clear rent account and no debt to Gateshead Council.

2. Other residents of Gateshead (including household members of tenants) with no debt to Gateshead Council.

Within each category, applications are prioritised based on the date we receive the application. Please note: Vacant garages will only be offered to other residents where there is no demand from council tenants.

5.3 Registered providers

Gateshead Council partners with a number of registered providers to provide social housing. The council's Tenancy Strategy 2022 to 2027 places an expectation on registered providers to have their own tenancy policies in place which confirm the tenancies they grant and how they are managed.